As Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on mission
STS-101, twin columns of smoke from the solid rocket boosters trail
behind. Liftoff occurred on time at 6:11:10 a.m. EDT. The mission is
taking the crew of seven to the International Space Station to deliver
logistics and supplies as well as to prepare the Station for the
arrival of the Zvezda Service Module, expected to be launched by
Russia in July 2000. Also, the crew will conduct one space walk and
will reboost the space station from 230 statute miles to 250 statute
miles. This will be the third assembly flight to the Space
Station. After a 10-day mission, landing is targeted for May 29 at
2:19 a.m. EDT. This is the 98th Shuttle flight and the 21st flight for
Shuttle Atlantis.
(Photo Release Date: 05/19/2000
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